Wachusett Reservoir Opens This Saturday, April 4
For the inland Massachusetts angler, spring doesn’t really start until the first Saturday in April when they can make their…
News Briefs
Spring Blackfish Season Opens April 1 Across Southern New England
The winter thaw is officially behind us, and for Southern New England’s hardcore bottom-fishing community, that means only one thing:…
Striped Bass In The News – MD To Adopt New Limits
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is preparing to implement a shift in the season for recreational striped bass,…
Blackfish Season Reopens April 1 In New York
New York’s spring blackfish season kicks off on April 1, giving anglers a short but highly anticipated window to target…
Hudson River Striped Bass Cooperative Angler Program
Do you fish for striped bass in the Hudson River? Whether you catch-and-release or take home a keeper, you can…
Marine Retailers Kick Off Spring Sales Season
Long island boaters and anglers looking to gear up for the 2026 season have a pair of can’t-miss sales events…
Comment Period Extended For Atlantic Shark Rule
Federal fisheries managers have extended the public comment period for proposed revisions to commercial Atlantic blacknose shark and recreational Atlantic…
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meets April 7-9 In New York
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will meet Tuesday, April 7 through Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Westin New York…
New Fishing Piers Coming To Long Branch & Wildwood
Two new fishing piers should be taking shape along the horizon this season as both the Cape May County Board…
New Jersey PFD Reminder For Boats Under 26 Feet In April
Don’t forget, if you’re operating a recreational vessel less than 26 feet in length on New Jersey waters this month,…
Register By April 19 For Garden State Surf Fishing Classic (Governor’s Cup)
The Garden State Surf Fishing Classic, formerly known as the Governor’s Cup, will be held on Sunday, May 17 at…
Kids Opening Day Trout Contest At Spring Lake On April 11
The Shark River Surf Anglers (SRSA) are pleased to announce the return of the Trout Contest for Kids at Spring…
What’s Up With Black Sea Bass?
This month’s edition of The Fisherman Magazine has gone to print late Sunday night, March 22, 2026, yet the fate…
RI DEM & URI To Revitalize & Reopen W. Alton Jones Campus
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and the University of Rhode Island (URI) have launched a transformative initiative…
RI Aquatic Resource Education Program To Host Youth Fly Fishing Day
The Rhode Island Aquatic Resource Education Program is proud to announce its upcoming Youth Fly Fishing Day, a hands-on introductory…
Your Guide To The 2026 New England Trout Season
For freshwater anglers across the Northeast, April is more than just another month on the calendar—it is the official return…
